Ltd. which not only bears the same name but also the same logo as the US chain. A writ was filed with the Supreme Court on Wednesday by lawyers Smith, Barnard & Diel on behalf of the US chain. Lawyers handling the case are Mr.

Michael Smith and Mr. John Cunningham, but Mr. Smith declined to comment on the action.

The Bermuda version of Giant Food, formerly The Friendly Store, reopened in September under the new ownership of businessmen Mr. George Whitecross and Mr.

Manuel Mendonca. At the time, Mr. Whitecross said the supermarket had become affiliated with Giant Food in the US, but after that was denied by the US firm, Mr. Whitecross changed tack and said his company was "seeking'' to become affiliated with the US chain.